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Arabian Business
02-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai taxis now accept American Express payments
American Express Middle East (AEME) has announced that more than 13,000 taxis in Dubai operated by franchised companies licensed by Dubai RTA now accept American Express payments. The taxi companies included in the agreement are National Taxi, Arabia Taxi, Kabi Taxi, Dubai Taxi Corporation, and Metro Taxi. All five companies are licensed by the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Dubai Taxi network introduces American Express card payments 'Our agreement with franchise companies licensed by Dubai RTA is a major step in our commitment to increasing the number of places that accept American Express in the UAE. It will also enable those taxi companies to attract new American Express Card Members from the UAE and around the world, while providing Card Members with even greater payment choice and convenience when travelling by taxi,' Graziela Martins, AEME's Country Head UAE and Vice President Merchant Business MENA said. The agreement provides payment choice and convenience for local and international American Express Card Members. It increases the number of locations accepting American Express in the UAE, reflecting American Express' commitment to broadening acceptance options for card members. American Express has tripled the number of accepting merchants since 2017, with more than 89 million locations worldwide accepting the payment method. 'The Roads and Transport Authority welcomes initiatives that expand payment options in taxis, contributing to a more positive customer experience. Through this agreement, the users of taxi's can now pay with their American Express cards. It is an important milestone to meet the growing demand among the public including residents and businesses, as well as visitors and tourists,' Khaled Al Awadhi, Director of Transportation Systems at RTA's Public Transport Agency added.
Zawya
01-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
13,000 taxis operated by Franchise companies licensed by Dubai RTA now accept American Express payments
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — American Express Middle East (AEME) announces that more than 13,000 taxis in Dubai operated by Franchised companies licensed by Dubai RTA (National Taxi, Arabia Taxi, Kabi Taxi, Dubai Taxi Corporation, and Metro Taxi) are newly accepting American Express payments. The agreement with Franchise companies provides greater payment choice and convenience for both local and international American Express Card Members. It also increases the number of locations accepting American Express in the UAE, highlighting American Express' commitment to broadening acceptance options for local and international Card Members. Globally, American Express has tripled the number of accepting merchants since 2017, with more than 89 million locations worldwide1. Graziela Martins, AEME's Country Head UAE and Vice President Merchant Business MENA commented, "Our agreement with Franchise companies licensed by Dubai RTA is a major step in our commitment to increasing the number of places that accept American Express in the UAE. It will also enable those taxi companies to attract new American Express Card Members from UAE and around the world, while providing Card Members with even greater payment choice and convenience when travelling by taxi.' Mr. Khaled Al Awadhi, Director of Transportation Systems at RTA's Public Transport Agency, commented: "The Roads and Transport Authority welcomes initiatives that expand payment options in taxis, contributing to a more positive customer experience. Through this agreement, the users of taxi's can now pay with their American Express Cards. It is an important milestone to meet the growing demand among the public including residents and businesses, as well as visitors and tourists.' 1) Source: American Express About American Express Middle East American Express began operations in the MENA region in 1959 and set up its first office in Bahrain in 1977. In 1992, AEME was established in Bahrain as a joint venture company owned by American Express and Mawarid Investment Limited. Today, American Express Middle East employs a very diverse workforce of more than 600 employees, covering its consumer card, corporate payments and merchant businesses across the Middle East and North Africa region. American Express Middle East is a payments company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business across the Middle East and North Africa.
Khaleej Times
13-06-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
American Express Middle East appoints Graziela Martins as country head for the UAE
American Express Middle East (AEME) has announced the appointment of Graziela Martins as country head for the UAE, effective May 12, 2025. Graziela will also retain her role as Vice President Merchant Business for the region. As the country head, UAE, Graziela will lead the emirates leadership team of AEME to execute against the company's growth strategy and will drive the operational excellence priorities for the country. This encompasses driving growth across all business lines — including the Consumer, Corporate, and Merchant Services business, while maintaining strategic partnerships within the country. 'We are incredibly excited to announce Graziela Martins as AEME's Country Head for the UAE, in addition to her role as VP of Merchant Business," said Mazin Khoury, chief executive officer at AEME. "The UAE is a strategically important country for us, and Graziela's exceptional leadership, regional expertise, and proven track record will be instrumental in driving our operations forward and supporting our success in the region.' Commenting on her appointment, Graziela Martins, said: "I am thrilled to lead such a talented team and to continue to deliver the customer service excellence for which American Express Middle East is known.' Graziela has been working at AEME for more than 20 years, taking on roles of increasing scope and complexity. This includes the overall management of the American Express Middle East office in Abu Dhabi, UAE, as well as various regional positions in consumer marketing, PR and corporate communications, premium products, travel and concierge premium services, and operations.
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
American Express Middle East appoints Graziela Martins as Country Head for the UAE
Dubai, UAE – American Express Middle East ('AEME') has announced the appointment of Graziela Martins as Country Head for the United Arab Emirates ('UAE'), effective 12th May 2025. Graziela will also retain her role as Vice President Merchant Business for the region. As the Country Head, UAE, Graziela will lead the emirates leadership team of AEME to execute against the company's growth strategy and will drive the operational excellence priorities for the country. This encompasses driving growth across all business lines – including the Consumer, Corporate, and Merchant Services business, while maintaining strategic partnerships within the country. 'We are incredibly excited to announce Graziela Martins as AEME's Country Head for the UAE, in addition to her role as VP of Merchant Business," said Mazin Khoury, Chief Executive Officer at AEME. "The UAE is a strategically important country for us, and Graziela's exceptional leadership, regional expertise, and proven track record will be instrumental in driving our operations forward and supporting our success in the region.' Commenting on her appointment, Graziela Martins said, "I am thrilled to lead such a talented team and to continue to deliver the customer service excellence for which American Express Middle East is known.' Graziela has been working at AEME for more than 20 years, taking on roles of increasing scope and complexity. This includes the overall management of the American Express Middle East office in Abu Dhabi, UAE, as well as various regional positions in Consumer Marketing, PR and Corporate Communications, Premium Products, Travel and Concierge Premium Services, and Operations. About American Express Middle East American Express began operations in the MENA region in 1959 and set up its first office in Bahrain in 1977. In 1992, AEME was established in Bahrain as a joint venture company owned by American Express and Mawarid Investment Limited. Today, AEME provides consumer card, corporate and merchant payment solutions across MENA, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business. Learn more at , download Amex MENA app or connect with us on and
